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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
ABU MIDRAN, by EUGENE FIELD Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: When father time swings round his scythe
Last Line: May cheer these thirsty bones of mine.
Subject(s): Death; Dead, The
First Line: When father time swings round his scythe
Last Line: May cheer these thirsty bones of mine.
Subject(s): Death; Dead, The
When Father Time swings round his scythe,
Intomb me 'neath the bounteous vine,
So that its juices red and blythe,
May cheer these thirsty bones of mine.
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